Month: January 2010

My mother was never a big fan of driving. It was just something she learned to do so she could get around in the world. When she remarried, 28 years ago, my step-father assumed most of the driving. He loved to drive and he loved his cars. Aside from the few times she was alone Read more about Part Four: My Mother Moves to the Driver’s Seat[…]

I’ve been working in senior transportation and specifically on the Independent Transportation Network for almost 20 years. My parents have helped and supported this work throughout that time. In the beginning, my Dad said things like “When are you going to get a real job,” and “Are they paying you yet?” After awhile, he was Read more about Part Three: Planning for the Transition from Driving[…]

When it was time to speak with our parents about the transition from driving, my sister, two brothers and I began the conversation with each other by email. We agreed that transportation was only one part of the services necessary for our parents to live as independently as they wished. We decided to divide the Read more about Part Two: Say “I love you” and be patient[…]